Craig M.

Commented on How do you say no to your boss without tanking your career?

Working til 8 or 9 most nights is rough. You've gotta have that conversation about capacity before you burn out completely. Your career will survive s...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Nice work getting him to see the value in it. My 8 year old was the same way until he realized it made him feel more confident. Firm grip and eye cont...

Commented on Dress codes are coming back and I'm here for it

Totally agree. Sets a standard and honestly makes the workday feel more legit when you're actually dressed for it.

Commented on Got asked to read the bedtime story and actually got through it without falling asleep

That's huge! Staying awake through the whole thing is legit. My kids call me out immediately when my voice gets all monotone right before I check out,...

Commented on Standing when a lady enters the room

That's really cool that your wife called that out. Those little moments of respect matter more than we realize, and it sets a good example for the kid...

Commented on My dad joke hit different today

That's the dream right there. I'm usually too tired from trying to keep up with three kids to even pretend I'm watching anything.

Commented on Career stalling because I won't travel or work nights anymore

I hear you. I stopped chasing promotions that required constant travel once my son was born. Your kids need you around more than your manager needs yo...

Commented on Our family started doing Bible study together and it's amazing

This is great to hear. My wife and I have been talking about starting something like this but honestly weren't sure how to begin or if the kids would ...

Commented on Anxiety getting worse as kids get older

Have you talked to your doctor about it? Sometimes anxiety compounds when we're dealing with parenting stress. Physical activity helps me a ton - gett...

Commented on Teaching my son about integrity - real world lesson

Perfect teachable moment right there. The kid learning it in real time instead of just hearing about it makes all the difference. Did you guys go turn...